2012
POLITICAL SCIENCE – GENERAL
Third Paper
Full Marks – 100
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable
[Other than 1+1+1 – 09 – B.A General Candidates]
The figures in the margin indicate full marks
Answer Question No.1 and any four from the rest
1. Write short notes on any four (each within 100 words) : 5x4
(a) India as a secular state
(b) Difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Election Procedure of the President of India
(d) Public accounts Committee
(e) Role of the High Court in the protection of fundamental Rights
(f) Discretionary powers of the Governor
(g) Definition of a national political party
(h) Role of religion in Indian politics.
2. Discuss the right to freedom as guaranteed by the Constitution of India. 20
3. Write a note on the centralizing tendency in the India federal system. 20